COMPENDIUM [FLASHBACK] [MISSION]
Aug 27, 2015 19:44:25 GMT -8
Post by Haru on Aug 27, 2015 19:44:25 GMT -8
The sound of waves continued, incessant in the distance. I wondered whether or not, in time, some unfortunate sailor would find his lifeless body awash among them. I wondered, and I hoped. Admittedly, his body language didn’t seem threatening, though looks could be deceptive. I should know, my calmness itself was a deception. I was actually a viper. I longed to sink my teeth in. I wanted his neck to match his eyes. My gaze searched his figure coldly, monitoring every movement—the short, steady motions signaling breath, the blinking of his eyes, the occasional twitch of his fingers. He seemed oddly accustomed to the sand, his gait unfettered by its soft pliancy. His form was nothing before the vastness of the sea behind him. Its presence was crushing. As crushing as the tension hovering between us. I noticed then, as I looked upon his relative frailty, his youth. A youth, alone at sea, just as I had been. I, however, was a shinobi. What was he? My stare was slightly more suspicious now, and impatient.
His reply came none too soon, though it did nothing to convince me. His mentioning of Kirigakure did nothing to soothe my hostility, either. I knew, now. I knew who he was. With the vigilance and dexterity of a snake I inched forward.
“Liar,” I hissed, “there is nothing for you here.”
“Nothing except death... and his kingdom is ever-welcoming.”
My blade was suspended now, pointed towards him.
“How did you learn of this place? Tell me who you really are, or I will divest the answer from you."
He didn't have much time, and neither did I. It was already too late for talking. Death called now, his beckoning whisper was among us. His seductive swansong. Infinite silence awaited.